Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into 7-Year Sentence

Monday, December 01, 2025

"President Trump has set free a private equity executive who had served less than two weeks of a seven-year sentence for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of victims," the New York Times reports.

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A lawsuit previously alleged that David Gentile--just pardoned by Trump-- was an associate of Russian organized crime figure and oligarch Michael Cherney. A business news outlet found that Cherney's daughters benefited from some of Gentile's earliest dealings.

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The decomposing------------- frees another of his fellow fraudsters.

#1 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-11-30 08:07 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

The decomposing------------- frees another of his fellow fraudsters.

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-11-30 08:21 AM | Reply

Grant Feller
@grantfeller.bsky.social

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When this criminal was jailed, the judge told David Gentile and America: This is a warning to would-be fraudsters that seeking to get rich by taking advantage of investors gets you only a one-way ticket to jail.' I guess not

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#3 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-11-30 08:47 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Ron Filipkowski

@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
He scammed over 1,000 people, most of whom were not wealthy - veterans, farmers, teachers, nurses, small businesses owners. Some lost everything. But he's a rich Republican, so Trump let him get away with it

#4 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-11-30 08:48 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

If the government won't deal with them then some people will take it upon themselves to do so. Going to be more like Luigi out there.

#5 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-11-30 10:58 PM | Reply

"The party of law and order."

#6 | Posted by qcp at 2025-12-01 01:46 PM | Reply

And why shouldn't he get away with it? Trumpers certainly don't care that he does this kind of ---- all the time.

Do you, Trumpers?

#7 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-01 01:58 PM | Reply

And why shouldn't he get away with it? Trumpers certainly don't care that he does this kind of ---- all the time.

Do you, Trumpers?

Come now Corky. You know that it's only considered a "fraud" by Trumpets if it occurred during the evil Biden administration or in Democratic state with a Democratic governor, etc.

Otherwise, they were just patriots doing their jobs and making money so all is forgiven.

Thems the new rules. Apparently. At least for ~2 more years.

Apparently.

#8 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-12-01 02:17 PM | Reply

Think of how stupid you have to be to still think trump is looking out for YOU.

#9 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-12-01 08:08 PM | Reply

Gentile.
Oi veh.

#10 | Posted by sit_goodboy at 2025-12-01 08:10 PM | Reply

Yiddish originated in Central Europe in the 9th century.
A unique language, it is composed mostly of insults.

#11 | Posted by sit_goodboy at 2025-12-01 08:13 PM | Reply

#11 is

The sock that delivers less with each reincarnation; over half my killfile aka foolfile, are his stupid socks.

#12 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-01 08:41 PM | Reply

I (heart) Corky

#13 | Posted by sit_goodboy at 2025-12-01 10:03 PM | Reply

You (suck) 1Nut.

Not sure what you do with the other.

#14 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-01 10:44 PM | Reply

Yiddish originated in Central Europe in the 9th century.
A unique language, it is composed mostly of insults.

#11 | Posted by sit_goodboy at 2025-12-01 08:13 PM | Reply

Schlameel.

#15 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-12-01 11:27 PM | Reply

Yiddish originated in Central Europe in the 9th century.
A unique language, it is composed mostly of insults.
#11 | Posted by sit_goodboy at 2025-12-01 08:13 PM | Reply
Schlameel.

Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-12-01 11:27 PM | Reply

Reminds me of Laverne and Shirley.

#16 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-12-02 01:12 AM | Reply

You idiot Dems don't understand!

This man is WHITE and LOVES TRUMP.

Therefore, innocent.

#17 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-12-02 12:33 PM | Reply

" "At trial, the government was unable to tie any supposedly fraudulent representations to Mr. Gentile," the official added. "Mr. Gentile also raised serious concerns that the government had elicited false testimony and failed to correct such testimony."

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that statement at a press briefing on Monday, rejecting that Gentile was part of a Ponzi scheme.

"This is another example that has been brought to the president's attention of the weaponization of justice from the previous administration, and therefore, he signed this commutation," Leavitt told reporters."

www.cnn.com

#18 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-12-02 01:22 PM | Reply

#18 Feeding safely from Putin's hand.

#19 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-12-02 01:44 PM | Reply

www.cnn.com

#18 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Quoting from one of the world's biggest liars doesn't help you win an argument.

#20 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-12-02 02:26 PM | Reply

Corky,

"Do you, Trumpers?"

I'm not sure I qualify as a "Trumper", though I did vote for him. I don't approve of everything he does.

Having said that, based on all new information I've seen and the outcome of events, I would again.

I think commuting his sentence sounds fishy.

That's about as far as I can go.

I don't know enough about the case or what motivated his decision.

The truth is, nobody on this site does either, no matter how brilliant or informed they think they are.

#21 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-02 11:34 PM | Reply

Do you, Trumpers?"
I'm not sure I qualify as a "Trumper", though I did vote for him. I don't approve of everything he does.
Having said that, based on all new information I've seen and the outcome of events, I would again.
I think commuting his sentence sounds fishy.
That's about as far as I can go.
I don't know enough about the case or what motivated his decision.
The truth is, nobody on this site does either, no matter how brilliant or informed they think they are.

Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-02 11:34 PM | Reply

Of course you are a cultist and a MAGA Trumper. At least be honest for once. He could shoot a loved one and you would STILL vote for Trump.

#22 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-12-03 01:08 AM | Reply

Laura,

Based on the fact I've seen liberals label everything MAGA that doesn't include hating Trump, that makes liberal judgement a wide net and really no clear definition what a MAGA really is.

I know I'm not MAGA because I don't accept everything I hear from conservatives and I accept even less from liberals.

I do want to see America be a great country.

Does that mean liberals hate America as well as Trump?

#23 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 03:07 PM | Reply

BILLJOHNSON is the wokest cultist on the planet! Hahaha!!

#24 | Posted by rstybeach11 at 2025-12-03 03:11 PM | Reply

"Great countries' aren't run by convicted felons, convicted sexual abusers, multi-time Impeached liars, and traitors to their country, according to the sworn testimony of their own DoJ and other Staff.

#25 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-03 03:17 PM | Reply

Corky,

You give Trump entirely too much credit.

#26 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 04:50 PM | Reply

Corky,

That's funny you had to say "multi-time Impeached liars".

One is no big deal I guess.

#27 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 04:52 PM | Reply

Just stating Facts, BJ... wait, you've heard of those, right?

Trump is the only U.S. president and only federal official to be impeached twice... in 2 and half centuries.

#28 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-03 05:22 PM | Reply

Corky,

Ohhhh....twice.

Sign of the times, I guess.

One is nothing now.

#29 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 05:24 PM | Reply

Rsty,

I hate woke bs.

Don't know what you mean.

#30 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 05:25 PM | Reply

Your flippant attitude towards the criminal traitor in the WH is true Cult behavior.

Kinda girly, too. Get a spine.

#31 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-03 05:26 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Laura,

I asked you a question.

Do you hate America?

No answer = you hate America.

Simple question?

#32 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 05:29 PM | Reply

#32 I'm sure that we can all agree that BJ boi is a simpleton who asks "simple" questions.

'Tis clear that when it comes to self-loathing (country or self), BJ boi is the clear winner.

By a country mile.

#33 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-12-03 05:33 PM | Reply

#32 When did you stop beating your b**** wife, BJ boi?

No answer = you are still beating your b**** wife,.

According to your rules, BJ boi.

Your rules.

#34 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-12-03 05:36 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#30 A self-described incel gay man married to a b**** wife hates the very concept (woke) that enables him to life his life without fear (so far) in America.

See also: self-loathing

#35 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-12-03 05:40 PM | Reply

"I hate woke bs."

Ok. Define "woke bs".

I want to hate it too! But I wanna make sure I'm hating on the right thing. I've only got so much hate to go around. Like Trumpy says, you only get so much hate in the hate tank when you are born so we need to conserve it.

Thanks.

#36 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-12-03 06:31 PM | Reply

Donner,

You see...I don't really care what Trump says.

I have my own thoughts and beliefs.

When you quote Trump at me and then want to know my opinion about it, I didnt pay attention when he said it, so I'm not going to respond now.

I don't follow every word he says.

I voted against Harris because she's either a puppet or over her head. Regardless she's a liberal and I don't like them anymore.

#37 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 07:01 PM | Reply

"I have my own thoughts and beliefs."

Ok then!

What are YOUR original unadulterated thoughts on what all this "woke bs" is?

What is it and how can I learn to hate it like a good Fake Plastic Christian like you do?

Maybe I want to be a fake good plastic Christian too!

But I can't do it if I am not hating on the right things you know.

#38 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-12-03 07:33 PM | Reply

When you quote Trump at me and then want to know my opinion about it, I didnt pay attention when he said it, so I'm not going to respond now ...

Blah blah blah ...

Quick question if you aren't "paying attention " then ... how did you know I was quoting Trump?

#39 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-12-03 07:35 PM | Reply

I voted against Harris because she's either a puppet or over her head. Regardless she's a liberal and I don't like them anymore.

Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 07:01 PM | Reply

Kamala is not a liberal. Lord knows I wished she was. Let me guess. You voted against Kamala because she's a woman and you are a misogynist. Am I correct on that?? Correct me if I am wrong BillJohnson.

#40 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-12-03 08:39 PM | Reply

Donner,

Worded like that, why would I consider your question worth answering?

#41 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 09:48 PM | Reply

Laura,

Whatever she is, she lost.

I will not vote Democrat. Is that better?

#42 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 09:49 PM | Reply

Laura,

"You voted against Kamala because she's a woman and you are a misogynist."

You left off she's not white.

#43 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 09:52 PM | Reply

#42 Poor BJ boi just doesn't seem to understand that it wasn't Kamala Harris who lost.

Nope.

She didn't lose whatsoever.

The losers were the American people.

You're welcome, BJ boi... wherever you are.

#44 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-12-03 09:54 PM | Reply

Laura,
Whatever she is, she lost.
I will not vote Democrat. Is that better?

Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 09:49 PM | Reply

Ok that being said. You voted for a traitor to the United States of America and a misogynist. Let the record reflect on where BillJohnson's vote went to. Just sayin

#45 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-12-03 10:26 PM | Reply

Laura,

"Let it be clear where Bill Johnson decided to place his vote."

Can you point to a single major accomplishment from Trump's presidency that Harris would have pulled off?

Just the border....if she had won it would be worse than ever.

I don't regret voting for Trump at all.

#46 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 11:29 PM | Reply

Can you point to a single major accomplishment from Trump's presidency that Harris would have pulled off?
Just the border....if she had won it would be worse than ever.
I don't regret voting for Trump at all.

Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-12-03 11:29 PM | Reply

We would be in far better shape had Kamala won. There's no question about that. We wouldn't be sinking financially like we are today. As far as the border is concerned. That's a red herring. Neither party is totally for open borders. The last two presidents that were for open borders were Reagan and Bush 41. The border is also a scapegoat for what's wrong with America. Truth be told. White Americanz are afraid of becoming a minority race in this country. Why do you think they are clamoring for total border closure.

#47 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-12-03 11:50 PM | Reply